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SOUTH ASIA DEFENCE & STRATEGIC REVIEW



Issue : Vol 17 Issue 3 Jul – Aug 2023

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Issue Date : August 2, 2023

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Geostrategy

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Stabilizing Manipur

Pragmatic recommendations to usher in lasting peace in the border state where needless violence continues unabated

18

Global Conflict Hotspots

A review of the recent and ongoing conflicts across the globe including the causes and contributory factors

19

The Hotspots in the Middle East- Causes and Conundrum

Analysis of the causes of conflicts in West Asia

23

Conflict Dynamics in South Asia

Historical burden and inter-state rivalry continues to cause armed conflicts and unrest in the region

27

Indo-Pacific: Unravelling Strategic Rivalries and Regional Challenges

As the US-China rivalry increases, all the global players are turning their attention to this vast and strategically important region

30

Engaging Central Asia

Security dynamics in Central Asia are changing rapidly as Russia cedes space to China and India weighs its options as a traditional ally

Military Affairs

38

Cyber Security and Modern Warfare

Cyber security and operations are an integral part of modern warfare and must be included at every stage of execution of op plans

42

Attributes of Modern Fighter Aircraft

Combat aircraft are no longer just about speed and aerobatics; EW suite, AI and the armaments they carry on board are some of the more important attributes

48

Strengthening Ties with France and Beyond

India’s old friend and ally, France is fast emerging as a strong partner in defence and aerospace

55

 Lessons from the Ukrainian Battlefield

Analysis of the long drawn campaign and the military lessons which emerge from the operations

Military Technology

12

EPC Sector – the Foundational Star in Indian Defence Strength

Contribution by EPC sector in making India self- reliant; Focus - Neuberg

32

Electric Drives for Combat Vehicles

Modernisation of combat vehicles and future designs should include electric drives

51

Specialist Vessels gather Urgency among Navies

Regular Features

61

Wing Commander Jagi Nath: The Man who Shot from The Sky

A tribute to a legendary IAF pilot who had the distinction of earning Mahavir Chakra twice on account of exceptional bravery and courage

64

Eulogy: Farewell to the General who had a special Aura Around him

Lt Gen Ajai Singh, a distinguished General officer and former Governor of Assam

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Book Review

Operation PAWAN, an underplayed military operation which deserves recognition and the nations’ gratitude as the IPKF operated under exceptional circumstances in Sri Lanka to usher in peace